Electric Fairyland
- August 26, 2024
- Olivia Haines
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Get on itch.io StoreEmbark on a vibrant 3D platformer adventure as Stix, a fairy navigating a fantasy forest. Jump, bounce, and glide through 20 bite-sized levels, collecting glitter, marbles, and keys along the way. Immerse yourself in an 80s-inspired soundtrack while saving the forest's citizens from a sinister foe.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful aesthetics, both visually and audibly, creating a charming and whimsical atmosphere.
- Gameplay is fun and simple, making it accessible for players who enjoy collect-a-thon experiences.
- The overall vibe and art direction are delightful, with many players appreciating the cute characters and enjoyable music.
- The camera controls are frustrating, with issues like inverted controls and poor depth perception affecting gameplay.
- There are several bugs that can hinder progress, such as collectibles disappearing and requiring level restarts to collect everything.
- The gameplay lacks variety and challenge, leading to a repetitive experience that some players found boring.
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its cozy and enjoyable tone, enhancing the cute visuals and creating a fun atmosphere. However, some players noted that the tracks can become repetitive, especially during challenging platforming sections, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite this, many appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its ability to evoke nostalgia.
“I really like the tone the music sets, and it makes the environment's cute aesthetics twist in a fun way.”
“My first impression was positive – I was sure I would have a good time, collect some glitter, enjoy the 90s throwback music, and be done in an hour.”
“It has a great soundtrack.”
“After 60 minutes of enduring the same jaunty musical loop, while fighting some of the most frustrating and finicky platforming since 'The Lion King', I was ready to give up.”
“Then I finally got to the second part, the music changed up and I developed a sort of buck up and clench your jaw angry drive: I wanted to collect every piece of glitter and show it to this game.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of Electric Fairyland are praised for their cute and whimsical aesthetics, featuring a hazy, blurry fidelity that enhances the overall vibe. The art style, reminiscent of a fairytale book with clay-like models, combined with catchy music, creates a charming and nostalgic atmosphere, although some feel it serves as a distraction from the game's repetitive gameplay. Overall, the visuals and audio contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The tunes which accompanied both are bops. I can appreciate the vibe Sokpop is going for here, as the slightly hazy and blurry fidelity of the visuals paired with the cutesy, eye-popping visual direction work well.”
“I really love the visuals and music <3”
“The tunes which accompanied both are bops. I can appreciate the vibe Sokpop is going for here, as the slightly hazy and blurry fidelity of the visuals paired with the cutesy, eye-popping visual direction work well, but it’s a surface-level distraction from the mundane nature of its gameplay loop.”
“Aesthetically, the fairytale book, art nouveau leaning opening and the clay-like models give Electric Fairyland a whimsical air that feels refreshing and nostalgic at the same time.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fun and simple, featuring interesting platforming sequences despite a lack of variety. However, it suffers from significant issues such as a permanently inverted camera, poor depth perception, and a lack of impactful character movement, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals and music create an appealing atmosphere, they do not compensate for the gameplay's mechanical shortcomings.
“The gameplay was fun and simple.”
“Even if they don't have a lot of variety in their gameplay, they at least have interesting platforming sequences.”
“The tunes which accompanied both are catchy, and while I can appreciate the vibe Sokpop is going for here, the slightly hazy and blurry fidelity of the visuals paired with the cutesy, eye-popping visual direction work well, but it’s a surface-level distraction from the mundane nature of its gameplay loop.”
“I dock points again because if Electric Fairyland were actually tangibly and mechanically robust, I could probably push through to the end. Instead, it suffers from a horrendous, permanently inverted camera, unavoidably inaccurate depth perception, and a complete lack of oomph behind your character's movements.”
“Now about the gameplay: it's a 3D platformer where camera manipulation is mandatory to line up jumps properly.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's story, particularly enjoying its unique vibe and art direction, and express a desire for a longer narrative experience. The storybook opening and menu design received specific praise for their charm.
“I'd love to play a game that was a bit longer with more story in the same sort of vibe and art direction that this one has!”
“Really loved the storybook opening and menu <3”
“The story felt rushed and lacked depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional and their motivations unclear.”
“The narrative was confusing and failed to engage me throughout the gameplay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat overshadowed by unclear mechanics, such as the light puzzles and high jump triggers, which may detract from the player's overall experience and connection to the game. The lack of explanation for these elements can lead to frustration rather than engagement.
